Overview
Brien Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan.
His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brien Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brien Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brien Smith by calling their office at 313-916-2600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brien Smith a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brien Smith is classified as an Experienced expert for Seizures, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brien Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Brien Smith is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Brien Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brien Smith has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Brien Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brien Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Brien Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 313-916-2600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- EmbolectomyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- EpilepsyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Memory LossDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- SeizuresDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
